---
title: PlotArea.ClearFormats Method (Excel)
keywords: vbaxl10.chm618077
f1_keywords:
- vbaxl10.chm618077
ms.prod: excel
api_name:
- Excel.PlotArea.ClearFormats
ms.assetid: f56616c8-aefe-3973-05fc-b410d5521c36
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# PlotArea.ClearFormats Method (Excel)

Clears the formatting of the object.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **ClearFormats**

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **PlotArea** object.


### Return Value

Variant


## See also


#### Concepts


[PlotArea Object](plotarea-object-excel.md)

